I would prefer something cozy and romantic. Price not terribly important, i already have a reservation at DB Moderne, but would prefer something more charming.
By JC2
on Oct 26, 2011 07:40 AM
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L'Absinthe has a Coq Au Vin, probably a bit more romantic than DBBM. Also Le Veau d'Or, as classic old-school French a place as you'll find, if that's the kind "romantic" you're looking for.
If you're willing to drop the "au vin" part, the chicken-for-two at Marc Forgione is a thing of beauty, and what's more romantic than sharing a chicken? The ambience cozy / dark but neighborhoody. Depends on your definition of "romantic" if it fits the bill, I guess.
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DB Bistro Moderne
55 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036
Le Veau d'Or
129 E 60th St, New York, NY 10022
Marc Forgione
134 Reade Street, New York, NY 10013
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Have you been to Le Veau d'Or recently? I've heard it's a shabby shadow of its former self.
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No. I just know it still exists.
Most haute French places are shabby shadows of their former selves, though... that's part of their charm, sometimes.
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No, Le Veau d'Or is not charmingly shabby. I respect the owner for soldiering on - he's in his late eighties - but the food is not good, and you can't rely on the kitchen actually having everything that's on the menu.
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Le Veau d'Or
129 E 60th St, New York, NY 10022
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A case where I am happy to eat my words...went for to Le Veau d'Or for lunch and enjoyed it immensely. Like being transported to a bistro in Paris...charmant!
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Well, le Veau d'Or is slightly shabby but it has atmosphere and charm and its total lack of pretention makes for a very relaxing experience. I recommend it!
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Yes, no introduction from our non-actor waiter!
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Sounding more and more like a slice of heaven in the cave.
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La Mangeoire is just what you are looking for.
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La Mangeoire
1008 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10022
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Not cozy nor romantic ... unless you're 60+, imho.
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I completely disagree.
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Le gigot.
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I thought of Le Gigot, but i checked their menu - no coq au vin
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Le Gigot
18 Cornelia Street, New York, NY 10014
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Often available as a special and it's good. Nice atmosphere too.
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Based on this, i called them. They are so nice. They are serving it tonight, but offered to save an order for me for Saturday night. Thank you.
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How was it?
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Tout Va Bien, Chez Napoleon, Pergola, Des Artistes.
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Tout Va Bien
311 W 51st St, New York, NY 10019
Chez Napoleon
365 W 50th St, New York, NY 10019
Pergola Des Artistes
252 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036
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La Ripaille?
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La Ripaille
605 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014
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I'm a huge fan of the coq au vin at Les Halles. Not sure it fits the "cozy & romantic" bill but I've never had a richer more savory base.
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Les Halles
411 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10016
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